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‘We’re technology-savvy’: DG ISPR says Pakistan ahead of India, Afghan Taliban in operational readiness

Lt Gen Chaudhry refutes concerns of increased drone usage by Afghan Taliban, whom he says are "proxies" of India; recalls Pakistan shot down drones sent by India last year.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 10:31pm

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Houthis repeat threats against Saudi oil giant Aramco, aviation 'except for airspaces of Makkah, Madina'

Axios reports Trump spoke to Netanyahu on phone about next move in Iran war; Houthi-affiliated media says two airstrikes target port in Yemen's Hodeidah.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 12:02am

Pakistan responds to unprovoked firing from Afghan posts along border in Lower South Waziristan: DC

“The Afghan Taliban were forced to abandon their posts and flee in response to the Pakistani forces’ strong response,” post by deputy commissioner says.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 11:46pm

Polio case from KP's Khyber takes nationwide tally for 2026 to eight

Affected child is a 13-month-old girl from Bara tehsil and the sixth case reported from KP this year, polio programme says.

Published 01 Nov, 2026 10:58pm

PIA's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Islamabad

PIA becomes the first Pakistani airline to have added a Boeing 787-9 to its fleet.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 05:04pm

Crew from Nasa's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

Four-membered crew performed tasks such as growing crops in simulated Martian soil and interfacing with Nasa officials with recreated delays.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 12:13am

Terrorist attacks drop by 37pc in October: PICSS

Counterterrorism operations resulted in the killing of 156 terrorists; kidnappings emerge as "serious concern", particularly in Balochistan.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 08:06pm

Sialkot police say 6 held as TikToker nominated in case over stampede at mehndi event

Police say efforts under way to apprehend the TikTok influencer; deaths rise to 2; NOC revoked over violations of terms.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 08:47pm

Pakistan's embassy in Tehran refutes rumours of people 'attacking' its ambassador to Iran

Clarification follows social media rumours of Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui being attacked at an event, taken to hospital.

Published 01 Nov, 2026 10:25pm

Pakistan becomes chair of G-24 bloc of developing nations, reaffirms pledge to fairer global financial system

Future of developing economies not peripheral but central to the future of the global economy, says finance minister; PM hopes chairmanship will help Pakistan advocate for global financial reforms.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 04:55pm

Can Pakistan’s Judicial Independence Survive the 27th Amendment?

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Sialkot police say 6 held as TikToker nominated in case over stampede at mehndi event

ECP begins registration of voters in Punjab's Kasur, Sindh's Qamber-Shahdadkot

Woman shifted to Lahore General Hospital from Mianwali through air ambulance

Kasur woman suffers burns in acid attack by brother-in-law

Two dead as car, bike fall into canal after collision in Multan

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Tetra Pak and WWF-Pakistan recognise Lahore school for carton recycling achievement

As the Central Region winner, the school received furniture made from recycled Tetra Pak cartons, showing students how used packaging can be turned into useful products.

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NEVO Hunter: The world’s first REEV 4x4 Truck - Now made in Pakistan

The first vehicle launched under NEVO in Pakistan, the Hunter brings Changan’s vision of mass electrification to the truck segment.

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Sialkot police say 6 held as TikToker nominated in case over stampede at mehndi event

ECP begins registration of voters in Punjab's Kasur, Sindh's Qamber-Shahdadkot

Woman shifted to Lahore General Hospital from Mianwali through air ambulance

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Pakistani three-wheelers go international as automotive manufacturer opens plant in Philippines

Sazgar is introducing its passenger, commercial three-wheelers and electric vehicles in the Southeast Asian country.

Pakistan , Published 30 Oct, 2026 09:12pm

Pakistani three-wheelers go international as automotive manufacturer opens plant in Philippines

CDA directs removal of 'unauthorised' construction at JUI-F chief's residence in Islamabad

Directs that the mentioned violations should be removed within 15 days.

Pakistan , Published 31 Oct, 2026 12:08am

CDA directs removal of 'unauthorised' construction at JUI-F chief's residence in Islamabad

‘Very little, if anything, done for KP’: PM Shehbaz rails against PTI’s governance in province

Premier says federal government was compelled to impose an emergency and governor’s rule in the province as it had no other option.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 12:56am

‘Very little, if anything, done for KP’: PM Shehbaz rails against PTI’s governance in province

Capt Safdar's remarks about women suffering from illness draw criticism, including from CM Maryam

"Some battles are fought in silence and some wounds are invisible,” the Punjab chief minister says; top lawyers’ bodies condemn remarks about Asma Jahangir.

Pakistan , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 05:53pm

Capt Safdar's remarks about women suffering from illness draw criticism, including from CM Maryam

Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel election, but well short of majority

Netanyahu's coalition of right-wing and far-right parties wins 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats; opposition bloc secures 48 seats.

World , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 03:53pm

Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel election, but well short of majority

DG ISPR says Pakistan 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran mediation

Says Makkah defence pact does not bar new members; adds that Pakistan is committed to defending Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan , Published 30 Oct, 2026 11:19pm

DG ISPR says Pakistan 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran mediation

US hears Pakistan’s concerns over terrorism from Afghanistan, would play ‘productive role’ if there is one: Rubio

"We're against terrorism no matter where it emanates from and who it targets," US secretary of state says.

World , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 07:03pm

US hears Pakistan’s concerns over terrorism from Afghanistan, would play ‘productive role’ if there is one: Rubio

CDF Munir, Singapore's FM discuss regional security and bilateral cooperation

PM admires Singapore’s "remarkable economic transformation"; Dar, Singpore's foreign minister discuss possible resumption of direct Pakistan-Singapore flights.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 07:14pm

CDF Munir, Singapore's FM discuss regional security and bilateral cooperation

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The green channel is a useful step, given Pakistan identifies which agricultural products it can export, meets Chinese quality standards, and builds dependable supply chains.

Newspaper , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 06:11pm

Excessive punishment

It is unfortunate to see her and her husband punished so harshly for acts that seem downright frivolous compared to the violence actual terrorists routinely perpetrate.

Newspaper , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 08:33am

LPG price twice the official rate in open market

Ogra notifies about Rs15 per kg increase in gas price; LPG selling for up to Rs630 per kg in open market while company-operated franchises are charging up to Rs400 per kg.

Newspaper , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 07:27am

LPG price twice the official rate in open market

PM Shehbaz forms body to review proposed LPG policy reforms

Policy seeks to shift LPG imports and pricing from Ogra to SOEs, which will adopt import-parity rates based on Saudi Aramco prices and actual import costs.

Business , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 07:38am

PM Shehbaz forms body to review proposed LPG policy reforms

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Newspaper , Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:18am

Fakhar Zaman and Arafat Minhas lead Pakistan to tri-series glory

For Fakhar Zaman, this was an innings that answered the questions swirling around his place in the side.

Sport , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 09:51pm

Fakhar Zaman and Arafat Minhas lead Pakistan to tri-series glory

Court grants bail to anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan, lawyer confirms

NCCIA tells the court that no further investigation involving Hassan is required.

Pakistan , Published 31 Oct, 2026 02:02pm

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Newspaper , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 08:42am

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CM Murad says carriageway carpeted and opened to force Hesco into relocating transmission lines.

Pakistan , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 08:59am

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1 dead, over 13 injured during stampede at TikToker's mehndi ceremony in Sialkot

TikTok influencer, known as “Mr Pattlo”, was also holding a prize-distribution event at a cricket ground.

Pakistan , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 10:42pm

1 dead, over 13 injured during stampede at TikToker's mehndi ceremony in Sialkot

'I will never go back to sea': 11 fishermen released from Indian captivity reunite with families in Karachi

Fishermen brought to Karachi via Edhi ambulance after being handed over through the Wagah Border two months ago.

Pakistan , Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:29pm

'I will never go back to sea': 11 fishermen released from Indian captivity reunite with families in Karachi

Prime suspect in Gujranwala bride's murder killed in alleged exchange of fire, claims CCD

CCD spokesperson claims that the suspects had been constantly changing locations before their arrest the previous night.

Pakistan , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 02:18pm

Prime suspect in Gujranwala bride's murder killed in alleged exchange of fire, claims CCD

In the rent-a-loan business, you can pay but you can never leave

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Prism , Updated 31 Oct, 2026 05:20pm

PIA resumes direct flights to China

PIA will operate weekly flights between Islamabad and Beijing every Friday.

Pakistan , Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:28am

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Disrupted LPG supply

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